West Newton, Newton, MA

Living in West Newton

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Bikeability 76
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Walkability 68
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 27
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 84
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Colleges 100
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Schools 59
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Residents

19k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black3%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$117k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$666k Median Home Value +$119k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached45%
Multiple units24%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier53%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K37%
$750K to $999K27%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Newton

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in West Newton

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 12
Mar 37 4 9
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Newton

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Newton, Newton, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near West Newton, Newton, MA

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The Fessenden School
0 miles, NE
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Clearway School
1 miles, S
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Dearborn Academy
1 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near West Newton, Newton, MA

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Lasell University
1 miles, SW
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Brandeis University
2 miles, W
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Bentley University
2 miles, N
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Boston College
3 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Newton, Newton, MA

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Airports

Airports near West Newton, Newton, MA

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Manchester Airport
41 miles, N
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